Feeling creative? Try your hand at designing what could become next year’s JCC Maccabi T-shirt.

Give us your creative idea on what embodies JCC Maccabi and JCC Cares and we’ll turn it into wearable art. Not only will you design this T-shirt, but also you and your peers will be able to vote on it. The winning design will be featured on all 2016 JCC Maccabi event T-shirts and credited to the individual. You don’t need to be a professional, or even an artist. If you have a great idea for a concept but you need a little assistance, send in your best attempt to sketch out your concept. If your design is selected, we will work with you to refine and perfect it.

The winning individual will be credited on JCCA.org, and jccmaccabi.org. So get started today – all designs must be submitted or postmarked by 11 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 30.

GUIDELINES:

Designs should use one color. Please avoid using gradients or overly intricate images as these are hard to print on T-shirts.

Designs should convey the spirit, themes, energy and excitement of what the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest are all about.

Designs should fit within a 12”x 12” box, but can be smaller.

Designs should include the program title, “JCC Maccabi,” as well as the as well as the JCC Maccabi logo and the year 2016. The JCC Maccabi logo can be downloaded here—please do your best to approximate.

Designs may be hand-drawn or computer-designed, but “clip art” is not allowed.

Designs must be original and should not include any copyrighted material for which you do not own the copyright.

JCC Association will own all rights to the winning design. By submitting you agree that if your design wins, it can be used on the event T-shirts and possibly repurposed for other promotional items.

We reserve the right to make adjustments to the winning design.

Entries will be judged by the marketing staff of JCC Association and the continental JCC Maccabi staff.

By submitting you agree to all contest rules.

You must submit your design by 11 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 30.

TO SUBMIT:
Complete the form below and click the submit button to submit your design electronically. Electronic files should not exceed 2MB and should be JPEG or PDF files only.

If you are unable to submit electronically, please include your full name, email address and phone number and mail to: JCC Maccabi T-shirt Contest, c/o JCC Association, 520 Eighth Avenue, 4th Floor New York, NY 10018. We regret that we are unable to return design submissions.

It’s a lot of work hosting JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest, and welcoming thousands of teens into your community makes a major impact. Here’s a great infographic from Fort Lauderdale that shows just how much goes into being a host:

Leaderboard

Here are the “feel good moments” and the WHY of JCC Maccabi. We honored participants with Midot (value) medals for exemplifying the six core values of JCC Maccabi: Jewish Peoplehood, Joy, Pride, Respect, Tikkun Olam, Big Heartedness.

Coach Alex radiates a love for Maccabi through the way she treats her players, coaches, and conducts herself. Her enthusiasm, respect and encouragement brought together a mixed team and even built the confidence of one of our players who had revealed she didn’t want to play. Coach Alex is exactly the type of person who makes Maccabi the incredible experience it is and she really understands the value of respecting all players and understands the meaning of JCC Maccabi in preserving Jewish peoplehood.

Samantha Horowitz – Springfield JCC athlete, Massachusetts

Sammi was presented with a midot medal for exemplifying the Midah (value) of Rina – Joy. She originally wanted to attend JCC Maccabi as a lacrosse player, but when girls lacrosse was cancelled because of low participation, Sammi quickly switched to swimming, because she knew that it was more about the experience than which sport she played. Although swimming is not Sammi’s strong suit, she did not scratch one event and came out of every race with a smile on her face. She was also the biggest cheerleader on the pool deck, by the side of the pool motivating her teammates and giving them pep talks. Sammi really embodies the JCC Maccabi spirit!

Eli Rabin, JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Eli injured his wrist at camp a few weeks before JCC Maccabi was set to being. He still wanted to take part in JCC Maccabi and make the most of his experience, so Eli switched over from soccer into the Star Reporter specialty and embodied the spirit. Eli became a story teller of both sides of the program and got to follow his teammate’s progress as well as learn the ins and outs of photography, video production and design. Eli learned the entire ArtsFest group dance and got a medal for demonstrating joy throughout the week.

Making an Impact

Get excited for next summer!

The JCC Movement brings together thousands of teens each year, reaching you through the things you love to do: sports, arts, and travel. #WeAreJCCMaccabi is our new hashtag to celebrate and share how you participate in JCC Maccabi! “We are JCC Maccabi” taps into Jewish values, rallies for modern sports, showcases contemporary arts, explores Israel, and mirrors the changing and diverse faces of the contemporary Jewish family. It applies to athletes, artists, alumni, supporters & anyone who has been touched by the JCC Maccabi experience.

We are PROUD, ATHLETIC, STRONG, CREATIVE, PASSIONATE!
We are JCC MACCABI!

Join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with #WeAreJCCMaccabi!

On Wednesday, Aug. 5, every athlete will take time to participate in one of three hunger related initiatives around Dallas. All participants will begin their service with an orientation to this international threat. Then groups of athletes will work on one of three hunger-relief initiatives around the city:

To help fulfill the mission of the We Over Me Farm at Paul Quinn College, teens will harvest produce “to transform the health and well-being of under-resourced communities in southern Dallas by providing fresh, healthy, affordable food options and by educating and empowering future generations to take better care of themselves, their environments, and their communities.”

Dallas Food Pantry Project – Teens will pack thousands of pounds of donated food, which along with funds have been collected through the JCC Maccabi tzedakah project. This benefits the Chai Community Homes for Adults, the North Dallas Shared Ministries, the JFS Food Pantry, the Vickery Meadow Food Pantry, and the Network of Community Ministries Inc. Food Pantry.

Teens will help pack meals for the VNA (Visiting Nurses Association) Meals on Wheels organization, which provides hot, nutritious, freshly prepared meals five days a week to Dallas County residents who can’t provide for themselves due to illness, advanced age or disability.

Building on the existing partnership between the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center and Hunger Task Force, the JCC Maccabi Games will work to expand its reach to help feed Milwaukee. During the month of August, Hunger Task Force has a need for 20,000 bag lunches for school-age children who do not receive school lunches during the summer. Our JCC Maccabi Games participants will join together to pack these meals. For more information visit the Hunger Task Force website.

Hosting a “Unified Team” track meet in partnership with Special Olympics Wisconsin. JCC Maccabi athletes and Special Olympics athletes will compete together on mixed teams in various track and field events. Athletes and participants will spend time together through competitions and lunch.

Northwestern Mutual and the JCC Maccabi Games will partner together to make improvements to Walker Square Park, by installing outdoor exercise equipment and taking part in park beautification projects. Together, with members of the United Community Center and the neighborhood association, JCC Maccabi athletes will join with the wider community to create a lasting impression on Walker Square Park.

The installation of a garden project at the JCC will provide produce for the Jewish Community Food Pantry. This project will provide learning opportunities for our younger generation to experience healthy living and teach the science of gardening.